I finally got my insurance approval this week and my surgery is scheduled for May 20. If seems SO far away but hoping the time will fly by. I've been trying to adapt my diet to more like it will need to be post-op but find myself eating horribly about once a week. I think it's the food funerals starting. I did really well during the week and had lost 2 pounds this week and then last night after work ate whatever I wanted (it wasn't good). Are others going they this same struggle?

Would love to find people who are anxiously awaiting their May surgery dates and be here to provide support for each other as we start this journey to change our lives!

I'm scheduled May 19 with Dr. Pompa.

bosslady99751, well, the way I look at it is that if I DON'T have the surgery, I will for sure die younger than I want to, while if I DO have the surgery, yeah, there's a small chance of death or complications, but then I (hopefully) get to live till I'm 100!

As an aside, I wish we could reply to specific posts within a thread.

Since I'm no longer on caffeine or sugar I feel my pace slowing down. I'm worried that my energy level (what's left if it) is going to tank during this liquid diet. Any one else feel this way?

I guess I would expect my energy level to drop to some extent, particularly if you are going into ketosis on just the two lean cuisine meals and liquids pre-surgery, but that should change once your system clears out. I bet you'll be feeling great just before surgery!

I'm having my surgery on May 1st. I currently feel the need to eat everything that I'm never going to be able to eat again before that date. My doctor has not mentioned the 2 week preoperative diet. I go to see him on the 23rd and I'm thinking it may start then. I am very excited for this new journey! I am very thankful that I found this site!

amiliz06, I know just how you feel, and I did the same thing. However, keep this in mind: you will be able to eat any things after the surgery that you ate before the surgery--just less of it. Maybe that will help a little with the runaway chowdown? It's tough, though, I know!

amiliz06, we have the same dates for surgery and Pre op Visit....I'm so happy I found May Sleevers!!! I hate to tell people that just think I'm crazy....umm have you seen me without my clothes on! My husband is not on board however, I need to live the rest of my life. My mom is 62 arthritis in her back,neck and knees, diabetics, may I go on! I want to wear heels again and buy clothes in the regular people area. Sorry rambling as I can do.

skellertx, thanks for the encouragement.

I'm scheduled for May 5th with Dr.G Alvarez in Mexico. I'm so excited. Not nervous at all.

I'm scheduled for May 5th with Dr.G Alvarez in Mexico. I'm so excited. Not nervous at all.

me too. I'm nervous as hell, but excited. Lol

Luckily I have a HUGE support system and my hubby is on board with me 100%. Dr.Felix with Hope Bariatrics is doing my surgery. Luckily I know a few people that have gone to him and have hade amazing results.

As an aside, I wish we could reply to specific posts within a thread.

not sure what tool you're using but the quote texture makes it clear to which specific post you are replying.

Lynda

Will start my pre op diet tomorrow . I am Scheduled for 1st May at 7.30am. So excited and nervous... I keep on saying .. Bring it on. I can do this, but still so nervous.

Hello, my surgery date is May 12. Just waiting on insurance approval.

Diva

I'm in Westchester ny. Not too far. I wasn't given a liquid diet or vitamin regime pre op - other than multivitamin and vitamin D. Have preop appt w surgeon at start of May. Not sure if I'll hear something different then.

I have gained weight since my initial appt. I'm nervous but mostly it seems surreal.

How are you?

MB

I'm on Long Island, Plainview, NY.

Hello fellow May Sleevers... My process was pretty easy. Much easier than I anticipated. I decided early March that I was ready for the surgery. 1st doctor appt was March 19th. My insurance only required a NUT and Pscy appt. Paperwork was submitted April 4th and three days later APPROVED... My surgery was originally set for April 22nd but because I have a 2yr old son, I needed to reschedule so I could arrange for my family to keep him that weekend since my husband will be with me at the hospital. So now my special day is May 2nd. My husband is so supportive about my decision and he is ready to assist me with everything I may be facing pre and post surgery. Let's do this fellow sleevers.